Definition of Sandbag
Sandbag
sand·bag
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(noun)
a bag that is filled with sand, usually used as a weapon, a weight, or a fortification against flooding;
e.g. The sandbag was added to the pile that was acting as a wall against the water.
(verb)
to use sandbags to form a barricade, especially to stop up the flow of water, or to weigh something down with sandbags;
e.g. They rushed to sandbag the weak point of the wall. He decided to sandbag the frame so that it wouldn't move.
(verb)
to hit someone or something with or as if with a sandbag, causing them to be stunned or knocked over, often figuratively;
e.g. The news was shocking enough to sandbag them and leave them speechless.
(verb)
to treat someone harshly or unfairly, especially to bully them or coerce them;
e.g. She tried to sandbag us into breaking the rules to help her.
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